UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

FORTIS REGINA made an eyecatching debut over 7f on the July Course here, starting slowly and not getting a clear run before staying on nicely into third. That experience certainly won't have been lost on her and she could prove tough to beat second time out. Similarly, Therapist is entitled to improve for her opening second at Lingfield and she warrants respect. Doom, Climate Friendly and Sandown winner Chelsea Green add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Fortis Regina 2nd Therapist 3rd Doom

Al Husn holds obvious claims looking to complete the hat-trick, but the 152-day absence is a slight concern and she also has to prove herself on turf so a chance is taken on QUEENLET, who wears a first-time tongue-tie on her handicap debut. She lost a shoe when last of six on her reappearance in a conditions event at Ascot and having won comfortably over this trip at Newbury as a juvenile, the Kingman filly deserves another chance. Washraa and Tamarama are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Queenlet 2nd Al Husn 3rd Washraa

SENSE OF POWER lost a shoe when attempting to gain a second career victory under a penalty at Kempton last month and the son of Invincible Spirit, who won on the July Course the time before, is open to a fair amount of improvement on his handicap bow. Bell Shot went up 6lb for a comfortable win at Newbury and he commands plenty of respect. Others to note include Mount Kosciuszko and Chola Empire.
Prediction : 1st Sense Of Power 2nd Bell Shot 3rd Mount Kosciuszko

EQUIANO SPRINGS has landed two of the last three renewals of this contest and the eight-year-old has been in decent form, winning on the July Course on his penultimate outing. He wasn't disgraced at Thirsk when running against stronger opposition subsequently and another bold bid in this event is likely. Mellys Flyer has bounced back on his last couple of starts and enters the reckoning along with Prontissimo.
Prediction : 1st Equiano Springs 2nd Mellys Flyer 3rd Prontissimo

Rajinsky makes his return to turf following a fine fourth in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in June, but he hasn't been seen since so it is easier to side with THEMAXWECAN. The Johnstons' stayer is now rated 5lb lower than for last year's effort in this contest, which saw him finish a respectable third behind Turnpike Trip, and a 2lb rise for his triumph at the Shergar Cup last month may not be enough to stop him from following up. Diamond Bay is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Themaxwecan 2nd Rajinsky 3rd Diamond Bay

Value Theory recorded her best run of the year when scoring over this trip at Ripon last month, but she is burdened with top weight. It is easier to side with the Roger Varian-trained FLORA FINCH, who sports a first-time hood following a disappointing run on her turf, handicap and seasonal bow earlier this month. She looks bred to appreciate a stiffer stamina test and can get back on track. Sea Galaxy kept on to beat a 1/8 favourite in a Windsor match and she completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Flora Finch 2nd Value Theory 3rd Sea Galaxy

Several of these played their part in a thrilling finish to last year's renewal as Mark Of Respect, Luna Magic and Balgair all finished with flourish to fill the places. All are respected, but FAST STEPS likes to pounce late and he might just benefit most from the way this is likely to pan out. A strong pace will suit the Rod Millman-trained gelding and he is fancied to extend his run of solid performances. His stablemate Sir Plato has hit form at the right time, making the frame under Jo Supple at Salisbury and Goodwood.
Prediction : 1st Fast Steps 2nd Sir Plato 3rd Mark Of Respect